Department: |
Office of the Dean of Environmental Studies |
April, 2009 | |
Grade: |
USG 9 35 hr/wk |
Reports to: | Assoc Dean Undergrad Studies |
The incumbent is part of the Dean’s Office staff and reports directly to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies. The incumbent is responsible for conforming to all University and provincial safety and ethics regulations, and for implementing safety practices pertaining to the facilities in all tasks performed.
The incumbent is responsible for the full operation of the Faculty of Environment’s ecology laboratory, a teaching and research facility. The incumbent will be skilled in modern field and laboratory techniques including experimental design and implementation, data analysis, field identification of taxa (as wide a range as possible with a willingness to learn new skills), and undergraduate level equipment purchase, maintenance, and operation. Duties include field and laboratory demonstrations, supervision of teaching and laboratory assistants, as well as planning, maintenance, safety and laboratory budget. The incumbent must be highly collegial, focused on positive and enriching student educational experiences, organized, and should demonstrate a high level of initiative. In addition, the successful candidate should maintain familiarity with current and potential field study sites for instructional and research purposes. The incumbent may be expected to teach an ENV undergraduate course in ecology. Association memberships and contacts with relevant professionals are an asset. The incumbent will have an Ontario driver’s licence. S/he should be willing to upgrade to ‘F’ class.
The incumbent will hold an MSc, MES or equivalent graduate degree in ecology or closely related discipline. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and software for database management.